Occupational therapists, care of the elderly. Basic salary + 10 000 SEK bonus/month Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Occupational therapist
Work model On location
Application due date 28 February 2026
Are you the one? We offer you
Customized induction based on individual experience.
A varied job with a person-centered approach. The opportunity to grow in the role of occupational therapist at a reasonable pace. Competitive and individual salary setting. Starting salary for new graduates 32,000 SEK/month and 2500 SEK extra/week for full-time work during the period 20260615 - 20260809. To be eligible for a bonus under this offer, you need to be trained and work continuously for at least 4 weeks during the specified period.
Your work tasks
As an occupational therapist in Care and Nursing Homes, you work at primary care level with multi-sick elderly people. You are responsible for rehabilitative interventions in close collaboration with other professions, supervision of care staff is also an important part of the work.
As an occupational therapist in Home Care, you work with the usual tasks of an occupational therapist at primary care level. The work takes place in ordinary housing and you are responsible for rehabilitative efforts in close collaboration with other professions. We are also looking for occupational therapists for Umeå North short-term center.
About you
We are looking for both you who are newly graduated or experienced occupational therapist. Experience from working in home care and/or elderly care is desirable. If you have experience of assessing and trying out assistive devices, it is an advantage.
You have good initiative and are good at thinking outside the box. You have the ability to work independently while recognizing the importance of collaboration with different professions where the patient also has an active role. Of course, you have a good, respectful attitude and are responsive and open in your contacts with both the people being cared for and their relatives. You are a good collaborator and want to contribute to good communication and collaboration with other stakeholders.
Great importance is attached to personal suitability.
The work requires you to have a B driving license.
Other positions
Temporary position 2026-06-08 until 2026-08-21. For those who already have a license, it may be relevant to start your employment earlier.
Interviews and selection are ongoing so do not wait to submit your application.
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta
We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html and good development opportunities for lifelong learning. And jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.